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Bill Maher mocks Trump’s bizarre convention pledge of allegiance
independent.co.uk • • nation
Key Points:
- Comedian Bill Maher mocked President Donald Trump's unusual version of the Pledge of Allegiance, which Trump had supporters recite during the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
- During his HBO show monologue, Maher read Trump's pledge aloud, highlighting its bizarre and controversial language, and expressed disbelief at the spectacle.
- Trump warned supporters at the convention that failing to vote would send them "to hell," emphasizing the high stakes he placed on voter turnout.
- Maher has a long history of criticizing Trump on television, including mocking his false claims and political actions, while Trump has retaliated by labeling Maher "highly overrated" and accusing him of "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
- Despite their public clashes, Maher and Trump dined together at the White House in March 2025, where Maher noted Trump's more measured demeanor compared to his television persona.
